I put all the ingredients in the Vitamix in the order listed and blended on high for 5-6 minutes. It was piping hot and ready to eat! I sprinkled about 1/2 tsp. of chia seeds on my serving. Delicious and oh so healthy!!

October 04, 2007

This easy, healthy soup is so quick to make and requires just a few items from your pantry. It makes a satisfying meal by pairing with a nice Romaine salad. I'm posting this as a request from my daughter - enjoy, dear!

Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the garlic lightly (do not allow to brown).

Set aside about a cup of the broth. Add the remaining broth to the garlic and olive oil. Bring to a low boil.

Add the pasta to the broth and bring back to a low boil.

Meanwhile, add half of the beans to the reserved broth and puree with a stick blender. Add the puree and the remaining beans to the saucepan.

Simmer about 10-15 minutes or until the shells are just tender. If the soup becomes too thick for your taste, add additional broth. Optionally, you can cook the shells separately in water, drain, then add to the soup. This will make for a thinner soup.

Add the fresh, chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to rest 10-15 minutes on warm to blend flavors.

Other options: This soup can be varied by adding fresh chopped spinach, grated carrots, minced celery, and/or chopped tomatoes. You may also top with fresh, grated Parmesan or Romano cheese if desired.

December 06, 2006

Soup is filling, nourishing, comforting, and healing. Try to make at least one pot of homemade soup a week. Enjoy it for 2 days and freeze the rest. Before you know it, you'll have an assortment of delicious soup packets in the freezer to select from when you have no time to cook.

Here's an easy Chicken Soup that can be made quickly. Of course, a whole-chicken version is richer but this one is great when short on time or if you don't like picking apart a chicken.

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot and saute the vegetables, using only half the carrots and celery. Add the chicken breast, broth, and water and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours.

Remove the chicken and allow to cool. Strain the soup and discard all vegetables. Add the remaining carrots and celery to the broth and bring to a boil. Cover again and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the bone and cut or break up into desired sized pieces. Everyone has a preference on this one - some like big chunks while others prefer small. Heat through and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Add the rice or noodles to the soup or place desired amount in a bowl and ladle the soup over.

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